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W234 MKW

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,340 mi
Last recorded61,340 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara77,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 MKW
MakeSuzuki
ModelGrand Vitara
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,340 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

tyres close to chassis on lock

Fail 28 Dec 2016 61,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres close to chassis on lock

Pass 30 Dec 2015 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing tyre on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing tyre on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

rear cross brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2015 60,752 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing tyre on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing tyre on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

rear cross brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2014 59,475 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,865 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 57,846 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,951 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 55,951 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

front section/cat in poor condition

underside damage to gearbox crossmember/support

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,271 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 52,113 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 49,418 miles

front washers weak

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Sep 2009 49,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front washers weak

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,902 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 42,802 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Grand Vitara?

Based on 1,025,634 MOT tests across 67,699 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,400
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
67,699
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,442
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,487
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,776
position lamp(s) not working 14,500
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,293
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W234 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 77,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Grand Vitara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,442 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W234 MKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Grand Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Suzuki Grand Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W234 MKW registered?

W234 MKW is a 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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